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Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine - Virginia Campus

Blacksburg, VA

Osteopathic Medical Schools | Private Non-Profit

⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

5 out of 10

How you think you did?

9 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

8 out of 10

How do you rank this school among other schools to which you've applied?

8 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

Do you see yourself practicing in this region one day?
What qualities do you think are important in a doctor? (whatever you say, don't forget integrity!)
What specialty are you interested in pursuing?

What was the most interesting question?

No responses

What was the most difficult question?

No responses
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

30 minutes

How many people interviewed you?

3

What was the style of the interview?

One-on-one

What type of interview was it?

Open file

Was this interview in-person or virtual?

No responses

Where did the interview take place?

At the school
📍 On-Site Experience

Who was the tour given by?

Admissions staff

How did the tour guide seem?

Enthusiastic

How do you rank the facilities?

10 out of 10

What is your in-state status?

Out of state

What were your total hours spent traveling?

7+ hours

What was your primary mode of travel?

Automobile

About how much did you spend on room, food, and travel?

$101-$200

What airport did you fly into?

No responses

Where did you stay?

Hotel

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

One of the ones across from Westgate Mall, can't remember which

How would you rate the hotel?

8 out of 10

Would you recommend the hotel?

yes

What is your ranking of this school's location?

3 out of 10

What is your ranking of this area's cultural life?

3 out of 10

What are your comments on where you stayed?

No responses
✅ Interview Preparation and Impressions

How is the friendliness of the admissions office?

10 out of 10

How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

10 out of 10

How did you prepare for the interview?

Make a list of questions I expected to be asked and/or knew would be difficult for me if asked. Compiled the list mostly from books on the subject. Had a friend asked me the questions. Attended 2 mock interviews at my undergraduate school.

What impressed you positively?

Friendliness of professors and staff. Beautiful brand new campus. Technology in lecture halls.

What impressed you negatively?

Spartanburg. It's just not a great place, and the school's location within the city isn't the best either. Lack of safe/clean/modern housing in the area.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

That I was interviewing for a wait list (even though I did eventually get in, be prepared to be told this during the interview. Don't act surprised)

What are your general comments?

Be yourself! Relax and be confident but humble. Send thank you letters with specific comments for each interviewer that are relevant to what you talked about.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

Rank the waiting list more quickly. Waiting until May 15 was torture.